Suspect arrested in shooting of 12-year-old

We're learning more about a 12-year-old girl shot and wounded Sunday evening by stray gunfire at a Cleveland east side park. The gunfire hit young Toni Landers in the chest, and she was rushed by a privateMore >>

A 12-year-old girl shot and wounded Sunday evening by stray gunfire at a Cleveland east side park is recovering.More >>

A 12-year-old girl was shot tonight in a park on Cleveland's east side.

Police say at 7:30 p.m. someone shot the 12-year-old in the area of Parkwood and Tacoma.More >>

19 Action News has learned a man has now been arrested for shooting and wounding a 12-year old girl during a gunfight at a playground.

Police say the suspect is a 20-year old Russell James. Cops say he lives just steps away from the playground on Tacoma Avenue.

Sunday evening three men got involved in a shootout at Walter Burkes Playground at Parkwood and Tacoma, and the crossfire hit 12-year old Toni Landers in the chest. At last check she was in stable condition at Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital.

Earlier Fifth District detectives took out a warrant for James, and they picked him up Tuesday afternoon. No word yet on the other two gunmen.

The investigation remains ongoing.

Police are asking anyone with information to contact Fifth District Detectives at 216-623-5518.

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